Bedeutung
To begin an event or process.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In the famous Palio horse race, the 'via' is given by the 'mosiere' who drops a heavy rope called the 'canapo'. This moment is the most tense part of the event. During Milan Fashion Week, 'dare il via' is used constantly by journalists to describe the opening of major runway shows. The 'taglio del nastro' (ribbon cutting) is the physical act that usually accompanies 'dare il via' for public works in Italy. In Italian weddings, the 'taglio della torta' (cake cutting) often 'dà il via' to the dancing and more informal part of the night.
Use it in Business
In a meeting, say 'Diamo il via alla discussione' to sound like a professional leader.
The Accent Matters
In 'lui dà il via', the verb 'dà' must have a grave accent to distinguish it from the preposition 'da'.
Bedeutung
To begin an event or process.
Use it in Business
In a meeting, say 'Diamo il via alla discussione' to sound like a professional leader.
The Accent Matters
In 'lui dà il via', the verb 'dà' must have a grave accent to distinguish it from the preposition 'da'.
Sports Commentary
Listen to Italian sports radio; you will hear 'dato il via' every time a race or match starts.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'dare il via' and the necessary preposition.
Il comitato ieri ________ (passato prossimo) ________ lavori di restauro.
We use 'ha dato' for the past action and 'ai' (a + i) for the plural noun 'lavori'.
Which sentence is the most natural for a formal news report?
The government started the new economic plan.
'Dare il via al' is the standard formal collocation for government actions.
Match the situation with the correct phrase.
Situations: 1. A race, 2. A tuning orchestra, 3. Permission granted.
'Via' is for starting, 'La' is for tuning/tone, 'Via libera' is for permission.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Tutto è pronto per il festival? B: Sì, stasera il sindaco ________.
The future tense 'darà il via' fits the context of an upcoming event start.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Starting Phrases
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenIl comitato ieri ________ (passato prossimo) ________ lavori di restauro.
We use 'ha dato' for the past action and 'ai' (a + i) for the plural noun 'lavori'.
The government started the new economic plan.
'Dare il via al' is the standard formal collocation for government actions.
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'Via' is for starting, 'La' is for tuning/tone, 'Via libera' is for permission.
A: Tutto è pronto per il festival? B: Sì, stasera il sindaco ________.
The future tense 'darà il via' fits the context of an upcoming event start.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenNo, for a car you use 'accendere' or 'mettere in moto'. 'Dare il via' is for events or processes.
It is always 'a'. For example: 'dare il via alla festa'.
It is neutral to formal. It's perfect for work or news, but a bit heavy for 'starting a sandwich'.
'Iniziare' is the general verb for starting. 'Dare il via' implies an official signal or a specific moment of launch.
Yes! This is a common idiom meaning 'Let's get started' or 'Let the fun begin'.
It uses 'avere': io ho dato, tu hai dato, lui ha dato, etc.
No, in this phrase 'via' is always singular: 'il via'.
Not quite. 'Via libera' means 'green light' or permission. 'Il via' is the start itself.
Only jokingly, like 'Diamo il via al nostro appuntamento!'. It sounds a bit like a public announcement.
Yes, for the start of a concert or a specific movement in a symphony.
There isn't a direct opposite like 'dare il fine'. You would use 'porre fine a' or 'concludere'.
Yes, among friends to start a group activity: 'Diamo il via all'aperitivo?'
Verwandte Redewendungen
Dare il via libera
similarTo give the green light / permission.
Dare il la
similarTo set the tone or provide the impulse.
Dare inizio
synonymTo begin.
Aprire le danze
idiomTo start the activities.
Mettere in moto
builds onTo set in motion.
